{"product_id":"vintage-l-e-smith-colonial-blue-glass-hen-on-nest-covered-candy-dish","title":"Vintage L.E. Smith Colonial Blue Glass Hen on Nest Covered Candy Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL.E. Smith Hen on Nest covered dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is made in the company’s striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColonial Blue glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a rich transparent blue that beautifully highlights the intricate details of the pressed-glass design. With its classic nesting-hen form and vibrant color, this is a wonderful piece for collectors of L.E. Smith glass, Hen on Nest dishes, and colorful vintage glassware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe removable lid features a wonderfully detailed hen with textured feathers across her wings and body, a tall feathered tail, defined comb and facial features, and molded eggs tucked beneath her. Light passing through the Colonial Blue glass brings out the depth of the pattern and makes the detailed feathering especially noticeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hen rests on a matching oval nest with a decorative scalloped edge and repeating raised oval pattern around the exterior. The lid lifts away to reveal the open dish below, making this piece both decorative and functional. Hen on Nest dishes were traditionally used as covered candy or serving dishes, although today they are especially popular as display pieces and collectibles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColonial Blue color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this traditional design a bold look that stands out in a glass cabinet, kitchen hutch, sunny window, or colorful vintage display. It would pair especially well with other pieces of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL.E. Smith glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, blue pressed glass, vintage kitchen glassware, or a larger collection of chicken and rooster décor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL.E. Smith Glass Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this two-piece covered dish is a classic example of collectible American pressed glass. The combination of the detailed figural hen, substantial oval nest, and saturated Colonial Blue glass makes it an especially attractive piece for both longtime collectors and anyone looking to add a distinctive piece of vintage glass to their home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set includes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL.E. Smith glass hen lid and matching nest base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As with vintage pressed glass, minor mold lines, bubbles, surface variations, or other characteristics from the manufacturing process may be present. Please review all photographs carefully for the condition and details of this particular piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L.E. Smith Glass Company • Colonial Blue glass • Hen on Nest covered dish • two-piece pressed glass construction • removable figural hen lid • detailed feather and egg design • decorative oval nest base • collectible vintage glassware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Third Stop Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67583199707321,"sku":"S103","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/7637\/8297\/files\/8B83723A-1B36-44E9-9EB0-14EFC98789EC.jpg?v=1790428427","url":"https:\/\/thirdstopvintage.com\/products\/vintage-l-e-smith-colonial-blue-glass-hen-on-nest-covered-candy-dish","provider":"Third Stop Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}